Every season, it’s the same song and dance. A student-athlete wants to transfer to another school due to a leadership change and/or to get more playing time. The head coach then prevents that player from transferring to a number of different schools. While it’s understandable that a coach would block an opponent on their schedule, they prevent a player from transferring a school that’s not on the docket in some instances. This recently happened with Louisville defensive back Shaq Wiggins, who Bobby Petrino blocked from transferring to Mississippi State, where former Cardinal defensive coordinator Todd Grantham currently coaches.

That’s not to say that college football needs to completely scrap its existing transfer rules. Sure, it seems unfair to place restrictions on players leaving, especially when a coach can leave for a better job at the drop of a hat. On the other hand, if transferring were too easy, players might be more inclined to leave rather than try to stick it out. That would rob the player of a much-needed life skill of facing a challenge and overcoming it.

That, my friends, is why college football should relax its transfer rules whenever the coaching staff changes. Specifically, it should allow a player to transfer without penalty if the head coach, coordinator, or position coach leaves for another gig. The rule would also prevent new head coaches from blocking a kid from transferring to another school, including one in the same conference.

"I sent a text to each player individually to present an opportunity for open communication with me. Many members of our team chose to respond and have more in-depth conversations about issues and feelings. Marvin is right. It was a mistake to use the word 'every.' Particularly at this time, words are important, and I'm sorry."

"I sent a text to each player individually to present an opportunity for open communication with me. Many members of our team chose to respond and have more in-depth conversations about issues and feelings. Marvin is right. It was a mistake to use the word 'every.' Particularly at this time, words are important, and I'm sorry."